Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsNathans Famous Inc (NATH)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$194.14
+0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
NATH
Nathans Famous Inc
$97.94
-0.74%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $400.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 53370% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $169.13M). NATH leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
NATH
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$194.14
$49.52 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.0%
Fair Value
$74.16
Current Price
$97.94
$23.78 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
15.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NATH
The strongest argument for NATH centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NATH
The primary concerns for NATH are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
NATH is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lowe's Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States and Canada.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Nathan's Famous, Inc. operates in the foodservice industry. The company is headquartered in Jericho, New York.
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